Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastgate Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (35 Rentals)

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340 St Clair Ave

ColumbusOH43203

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property at 245 S 21st St

245 S 21st St

ColumbusOH43205

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Royal James Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal James Plaza

1113 S James RdColumbus, OH 43227
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1467 E Mound
1 Bedroom Apartments

1467 E Mound

1467 E MoundColumbus, OH 43205

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Broadmoor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadmoor

880-886 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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Sterling Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Court

3145-3235 Sterling LnColumbus, OH 43219
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

775 E Broad StColumbus, OH 43205
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1150 Bryden
1 Bedroom Apartments

1150 Bryden

1150 Bryden RdColumbus, OH 43205

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FRANCIS HOUSE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

FRANCIS HOUSE

1640 E Mound StColumbus, OH 43205
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Washington Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Park

525 E Town StColumbus, OH 43215
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Rosewind Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewind Estates

1400 Brooks AveColumbus, OH 43211
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Eastgate, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastgate area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Granville Woods Lofts priced from $395. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Eastgate apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
Clifton Woods Apartments1BR 1BA Smoke Free1BR,1BA$800
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Gateway ApartmentsGateway 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$846
Franklin Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$850
Bexley Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastgate, OH

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastgate area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Eastgate apartment is the 222 Parkwood Ave Model at 222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Near East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
222 Parkwood Ave, Unit 222222 Parkwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
352 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5 E 20th Avenue352 E 20th Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
849 Wellington Blvd849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.14
853 Wellington Blvd853 Wellington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.00
787 Bryden Rd787 Bryden Rd1BR,1BA$1.12
918 Rarig Ave, Unit A918 Rarig Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
1471 E Broad St, Unit ApartmentC1471 E Broad StStudio ,1BA$0.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastgate, Columbus, OH

Ranked #68

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Eastgate Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastgate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastgate is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastgate?

The cheapest apartment in Eastgate is Granville Woods Lofts which is listed at $395, while the average apartment in Eastgate costs $3,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastgate?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Eastgate that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eastgate?

Cheap apartments in Eastgate have an average cost of $847 which is $3,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastgate.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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